Chateau Pichon Le Roc
Les Griffons de Pichon Baron
Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 2015
2019 vintage. A bit more Merlot than Cabernet, but the latter seems to dominate the nose. — a month ago
Domaine Le Roc Des Anges
Segna de Cor Côtes du Roussillon Villages Red Blend 2016
Excellent QPR. With A5 wagyu 🥩 — 2 months ago
Château Pichon-Longueville Baron
Le Pauillac de Pichon Longueville Red Bordeaux Blend 2005
Had this wine in december. This one was in line with my last encounter. Old school Medoc style. A lot tertiary characteristics. — 2 months ago
Roc d'Anglade
Vin de Pays du Gard Carignan Blend 2014
Really nice light, savory, fruity. Very good deal under $100 last 2 bottles at formentos. — a month ago
Domaine Le Roc Des Anges
L'Effet Papillon Grenache Blanc & Macabeu Blend
Fresh and crisp had with miso cod — 2 months ago
David T
Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator
Are there many/any better second growths?
2003 a ripe, warm vintage.
Soften medium plus tannins. It’s Bordeaux lush, ruby; blackberries, black raspberries, black plum that leans into pudding, dark cherries, ripe strawberries, hues of purple & blue fruits. Dark spice w/ palate heat, nutmeg, clove , cinnamon notes, mid berry cola, some black licorice, vanillin, dark, rich forest floor with a touch of dry leaves, lead pencil shavings, dry tobacco, sandalwood to cedar, 1/2 used leather, limestone, dry, crushed rocks, dry river stone, dry herbs, dry to moist, grey, volcanic clay,fresh & withering dark, red flowers, framed in lavender & liquid violets, excellent acidity with excellent; tension, structure, balanced and elegant finish that does on and on.
First wine w/ an Allen Brothers Ribcap. — 7 hours ago